Kentz — the Irish-founded engineering services group — closed 2013 with a pipeline of outstanding work projects, worth $15.6bn (€11.4bn); up 18% on the previous year.

When musician Ry Cooder visited Havana in the mid-’90s, he was astonished at the vibrancy of the music scene.

Musical director Cian McCarthy is bringing Book of Mormon to West End, says Roz Crowley

The Jonas Brothers are releasing their new single 'Pom Poms' this spring.

The origin of the horsemeat found in burgers produced in the Silvercrest plant may never be known, it has emerged.

The Pope’s visit to Cuba is another milestone for a country still wary of religion but any change will come slowly, writes David Adams

Teagasc director Professor Gerry Boyle has defended the organisation’s plan to examine the ecological cost of harvesting a genetically modified late blight-resistant potato.

IRELAND’S top earners have been hit with the highest personal tax hikes this year compared with any other country globally.

WITH swine flu still spreading, the UN health agency is warning countries to confine the use of antiviral drugs to high-risk patients to ensure adequate supplies in case the virus should mutate and become more dangerous.

Much-needed gains for retailers Marks & Spencer and Next failed to halt a London market slide today as weaker mining stocks weighed on trading.

Drinks giant Diageo has ditched its interest in iconic Swedish vodka brand Absolut after today agreeing a deal for a 50% stake in Dutch vodka Ketel One.

Paper and packaging maker Smurfit Kappa Group confirmed yesterday that it is to return to the stock market this year.

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell insisted yesterday he was protecting the security of the State by claiming journalist Frank Connolly travelled to Colombia on a false passport.

Irish packaging firm Jefferson Smurfit has reported flat profits, but says its half-year figures are a creditable performance in a "demanding operating environment".

Routine inspection of an express courier package that reached Miami airport uncovered gifts for toddlers and 38lbs (17 kilos) of heroin worth an estimated £1m, Customs officials said.